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Accordingly, in addition to needs at offensive line, running back and linebacker, the Giants will be thrust into the cornerback market due to DRC’s position swap.

One potential option is impending free agent Patrick Robinson of the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles. And NJ Advanced Media reports the Giants are already setting their sights on him.

They Eagles are going to have some competition in their attempt to keep cornerback Patrick Robinson — and it will be coming from within their own division.

The Giants are interested in signing free agent cornerback Patrick Robinson, a person familiar with the situation has informed NJ Advance Media. The team has a major need at nickel cornerback after the decision to move Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie at safety.

Robinson, a first-round pick of the New Orleans Saints in the 2010 NFL Draft, turned in a stellar season in 2017, establishing himself as the Eagles’ premiere cornerback after signing a one-year, $1 million deal.

In 16 games last year, Robinson recorded 47 tackles (39 solo), three stuffs, one sack, 18 passes defensed and four interceptions.